Blackwoods Campground
Inside the park · 5 mi from Bar Harbor
306 wooded sites in spruce-fir forest, walking distance to the Ocean Path and the Park Loop Road.
Price
$30
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Blackwoods scores well because it puts you inside the park at a fair price. Comfort is fine but not resort-level — no showers on-site, small RV sites.
See methodology →Best for
- First-time Acadia visitors
- Families
- Ocean Path day walkers
- Anyone wanting park immersion
Good to know before booking
- No showers on-site; private showers in Otter Creek
- Reservations open 2 months in advance
- Free Island Explorer bus stop nearby in summer
- Small RVs and vans fit; big rigs do not
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – mid-October
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Fog is common through midsummer; bring a warm layer.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
- Ranger programs
Tags
Location
Otter Creek, ME
Inside the park · 5 mi from Bar Harbor
44.307° N, 68.207° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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